When either of the two Houses of the Parliament of India is not in session, and if the government feels the need for an immediate procedure, the President can promulgate …………… that has the same force and effect as an act passed by parliament under its legislative powers.

What can the President promulgate? Who prepares it? Which body must approve it?

31^st July 2023, ANI reported:
Government to introduce Delhi Services Ordinance Bill in Lok Sabha tomorrow

Why should the Government introduce an ordinance in the Lok Sabha?

1. The Government needs the approval of only the Lok Sabha.
2. The Government needs the approval of the Opposition.
3. The Rajya Sabha has no power over an ordinance.
4. Every ordinance needs to be approved by both houses of the Parliament to become law.

Your mother is a renowned social worker. She has neither contested nor won any election to the Rajya Sabha. But she has recently become a member of the Rajya Sabha. How is this possible?

1. She is appointed by the Chief Justice of India
2. She is nominated by the President
3. She is appointed by the Prime Minister
4. She is nominated by the State Governor.

Rajya Sabha: 238+12 members. Lok Sabha: …………… members.

1. 525+25
2. 550+2
3. 520+30
4. 530+20